Lakshmi Narayan Temple - New Dehli, India
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N 28° 37.955 E 077° 11.955
43R E 714988 N 3169257
The Lakshmi Narayan Temple or the Birla Temple as it is popularly known enshrines Lord Vishnu – the preserver of the Hindu Trinity
Waymark Code: WM6BXT
Location: India
Date Posted: 05/10/2009
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The temple is built in the Nagara style of architecture interspersed with modern influences.
The temple was built in 1622 by Vir Singh Deo, and renovated by Prithvi Singh in 1793. Since 1938, funds for further renovations and support have come from the Birla family.
The temple is adorned with relief carvings depicting the scenes from mythology.
The highest Shikara of the temple is 160 feet above the sanctum sanctorum.This chamber is dedicated to Lord Narayan and Goddess Lakshmi. There are other small shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Hanuman. The holy Vedas are also enshrined in this temple. There is also a shrine dedicated to Lord Buddha.
The icons of the temple are in marble brought from Jaipur. Kota stone from Makarana, Agra, Kota and Jaisalmer were used in the construction of the temple premises.The Geeta Bhawan to the north of the temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna.
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